Dorsey College-Dearborn
Detroit, Michigan · Private, for-profit · 430 undergraduates
Of 6 programs with reported earnings, 2 leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 4 fall short.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $25,486 |
| $30k to $48k | $25,978 |
| $48k to $75k | $25,618 |
| $75k to $110k | $27,684 |
| All families (average) | $25,615 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,177 | +$10,368 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $29,680 | -$5,129 | falls short | $13,000 | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $29,948 | -$4,861 | falls short | $13,000 | n/a |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $27,978 | -$6,831 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $32,264 | -$2,545 | falls short | $13,000 | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,744 | +$10,935 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 1.2 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 88% of students receive Pell grants · 35% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.